Carlo Ancelotti named the condition under which Neymar will play at the 2026 World Cup 0 34

“I understand that you are very interested in Neymar. I want to clarify the situation. It is already December, and the World Cup is in June. When I announce the squad in May, if Neymar deserves to play, if he is healthy, if he is better or on par with others, he will play in the World Cup, and that’s it,” Ancelotti's words are quoted by journalist and insider Fabrizio Romano on social media X.

Brazil is in Group C, where they will face the national teams of Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti. The Brazilians will play their first match on June 13 against Morocco. Next, Ancelotti's team will meet Haiti on June 19. The match against Scotland will take place on June 24.